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What is a competitive district?
August 6, 2026
What is a competitive district? The easiest way to define this is as a district where either major party has an opportunity to win. Or put more negatively, a competitive district is one that is not “safe” for one party or the other to win; in a safe (uncompetitive) district, the race is essentially over
A Vital Dialog with Nobel-Winning Economist Daron Acemoglu on How We Ensure AI Doesn’t Destroy Liberal Democratic Capitalism
August 5, 2026
I’m a great admirer of economist Daron Acemoglu, having read several of his books, papers, and articles, and listened to many of his public lectures, and I find that he is one of the clearest thinkers on the road ahead for capitalist free market that retains control by a liberal democracy. He is one of
If Morrow Was Not on the Ballot, Haley Stevens would Probably Be the Michigan Senate Nominee This Morning
August 5, 2026
Before delving into the commentary, let’s give credit and congratulations to Democratic Socialist Dr. Abdul El-Sayed for his less-than-one-point victory in the Michigan Senate Primary over Pragmatic Progressive House Representative Haley Stevens, the candidate with an actual progressive voting track record. A gifted politician who knows how to deliver speeches and strike many of the
Meet Sara Kennedy: The New Executive Director of the ADLCC
August 5, 2026
For the first time since 2020, Arizona Legislative Democrats have an opportunity to take control over one or both houses of the State Legislature. With strong candidates in battleground legislative districts (LD)Two, Four, Nine, 13, 16, and 23, Democrats feel that, with the Republican brand disintegrating in the public eye due to their blind following
Watch Citizens Clean Elections Commission debates for General Election 2026
August 4, 2026
The AZ Citizens Clean Elections Commission just posted the schedule for their upcoming debates heading into the General Election on November 3, 2026. In order to keep Arizona purple we need a good voter turnout for the Democrats and Independents. Here’s the latest statewide voter registration numbers from AZ Sec. of State website: Republicans 1,523,886
Governor Hobbs and Mayor Gallego Celebrate TSMC Expansion and Semicon Moving Permanently to Phoenix
August 2, 2026
It has been a good couple of weeks for Phoenix economic development and potential job growth for residents who specialize in computer technology. On July 16, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced it was funding an additional $100 billion in four new semiconductor fabrication facilities, bringing its total investments to $265 billion in the Grand
The Blue Wave Is Rising: Trump’s Collapse Could Sweep Republicans Out of Power
August 2, 2026
Historical trends point to a Blue Wave election in November, according to political strategist Doug Sosnik, except that Republicans have far more money and voters view both political parties negatively. Democrats need to flip only 3 seats to take back the House, and 37 races are considered competitive. Dems need to pick up 4 seats
AZ Supreme Court Decides for Religious Secrecy Over Safety of Children
August 1, 2026
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled this past Thursday, that religious institutions may decide when their doctrines require them to keep secret, confessions about child abuse. They also can decide who beyond actual members of the “clergy”, are exempt from reporting requirements. The case in question involved two Mormon bishops who will now not have to
